Sermons on Productive Fuitful Old Age:

Learning From Cain And Abel: Simple Life Lessons SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

The lives of Cain and Abel teach us some important lessons about ourselves and our spiritual lives.

In the book of Genesis, we find the root and fruit of sin. The root of sin is disbelief and disobedience to God's commands. In Genesis 3, we see Eve doubting God's word and ultimately disobeying Him. In Genesis 4, we witness the consequences of sin through the lives of Cain and Abel. Children learn ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Topics: Old Testament Characters

More Like Him Than You Think

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2010

Jesus was not born on the "right side of the track." We can accomplish more than we ever thought. This sermon looks at the lineage and culture of the Birth of Christ.

We need to be prepared to tell people about Jesus as we go about our lives… Who is Jesus? Where did He come from? What did do? What did say? What was His character? What was His nature? And can we truly be like Him? Can we really obtain the God given dreams, goals, and aspirations that we have? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prosperity Of Adversity

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

I am not here to tell you that you will be completely free from trouble or adversity. I am going to tell you that the Church has always been under adversity. And the Church is still the Church Because God is still God!

II Cor. 6:1-10 Song of Sol. 2:9 “My beloved is like a roe or a young hart: behold, he standeth behind our wall, he looketh forth at the windows, shewing himself through the lattice.” If God can use: A bird to tell Noah that there is some dry land, A rooster to tell Peter that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cycles Of Life

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jun 30, 2009

It’s not over until God says it’s over. Our job will change as we travel through our life.

Luke 13:6-9 6 Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ’For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 17:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 21, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Who is your shepherd? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that only the LORD is whom we need to have everything. IV. TEXT: Psalms 23:1-3 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is your shepherd? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that only the LORD is whom we need to have everything. IV. TEXT: Psalms 23:1-3 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Gift Of Rest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008

A look at the 4th commandment with an encouragement for God’s people to enjoy God’s gift of rest every week, resulting in a better perspective and greater productivity.

God’s Gift of Rest (Exodus 20:8-11) Some time ago, a Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Sweet It Is!

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Feb 16, 2012

What are the benefits of being a Christian?

The Transfiguration 2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4 And there appeared before them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Methodist

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Albert Corey on Jul 3, 2009

God the Father is the vinedresser, Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches

ABIDING IN CHRIST JOHN 15:1-10 1. "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2. "Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3. "You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Answered Intercession Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2010

It is not easy to read God’s providence, but faith grasps that even behind what is indiscernible ‘in all things God works for the good of those who love Him’ (Rom 8:28). Though the rulers of the world were not watching out for God’s people, the Lord was.

ZECHARIAH 1: 12-17 ANSWERED INTERCESSION [Revelation 1: 12-20] We left off last time with the angels reporting that all the earth was peaceful and quiet (1:11). In the second year of Darius (489 BC) there prevailed an uncommonly peaceful time. The Medes and the Persians had conquered the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Enoc Y El Caminar Con Dios

Contributed by Luis Marquez on Jun 10, 2008

Todos vamos para viejos, pero lo importante es llegar a viejo y llegar con resultados. Hoy queremos destacar a aquellos adultos que han corrido bien la carrera de la vida, a aquellos que están con nosotros y nos han servido de ejemplo. Aquellos que

ENOC: EL CAMINAR CON DIOS. Génesis 5:21-24; Hebreos 11:5-6; Judas 14-16. Introducción: Uno sabe que se esta poniendo viejo cuando: - Todo duele, y lo que no duele, no trabaja. - Tienes una fiesta en la casa y ni los vecinos se enteran. - La libreta telefónica esta llena de contactos ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

A! Flying N A Dream

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 17, 2010

I see everybody in America as an eagle but everybody cannot be trained to fly like one because most people have fallen under the labeling theory.

2Samuel 24: 1 - 15 Revelation 1: 8 I could name the biblical names of the family of Hezron and David if I wanted too but what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Lose Heart

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 28, 2009

We do not lose heart because (1) we are inwardly being renewed, even though physically wasting away. (2) we have an eternal glory that far outweighs our momentary troubles, and (3) we can fix our eyes on what we cannot see - the eternal destiny God has p

We like to buy things that can last for a long time. • When buy plastic cups because they are unbreakable. We buy Energizer batteries because they last longer. We buy shoes that are long-lasting. • How we wish life is just like that – that we will be able to stay physically strong and healthy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, 2 Corinthians 4:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Book Of Mark #62

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

This can be a difficult chapter to understand! It becomes difficult because some of the things the Lord talks about in this passage are BEFORE and some are AFTER the tribulation period.

You can not take Matthew 24, 25, or Mark 13 and say this is how things are going to happen chronologically. Everything that the Lord said would happen, will happen, but not in the sequence He gives them. Notice, as the disciples were walking with Jesus past the Temple, they commented on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Of Jesus In Mark Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

he woman went to the tomb when the sun had risen (Mark 16:2) to signify an arrival of a new day and a new age. In Mark, Jesus is primarily human, though elevated to his rightful place at God’s right hand (Mark 16:19).

Mark 16 Resurrection Narrative in Mark Introduction: The Gospel of Mark presents Jesus Christ as the Son of God (Mark 1:1). He divides his presentation into two parts; in the first half, Peter confesses that Jesus is Christ (Mark 8:29), and in the second half, a Roman centurion confesses that ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Journey Through The Old Testament #1: Genesis Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 3, 2012

This series is designed to give people an overview of the whole story of the 39 Books of the Old Testament, starting here in Genesis, the book of beginnings.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #1: GENESIS ILLUSTRATION: The story is told about the preacher who was visiting the children’s classes to see how they were doing. One Sunday he visited the class of 6th grade boys. He listened for a while & then asked, “Who knows who knocked down the walls of ...read more

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